Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Stop trying to sound smart when you write fundraising emails. When you try too hard to sound smart, you sound inaccessible and inauthentic. Think about having a conversation with a friend and just sounding like you. Think about having a conversation with a friend and just sounding like you. Asking a question.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2021

Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs? Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices?

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Sounds pretty smooth, right? Have a clear message Kick off your giving page with an attention-grabbing headline that captures your mission and what you’re asking for. Guarantee Security Donating online can raise all sorts of security questions. Donation Page Tips for Skyrocketing Conversions 1. Rest easy, your donors.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We tried all sorts of things to get attention and see how far we could push the boundaries. And in a world where there’s constant demand for attention, and it’s easy to get distracted, taking the time to hone your learning skills makes a lot of sense. Paste a list of generative questions next to your work station.

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The MatrixFiles

JUNE 15, 2021

It’s a great question. It sounds really weird to say this because organizations that put on conferences are devoted to offering high quality education. .” BeSpeake clients have: Paid closer attention to the content and slides. Here are lessons that I hope will endure: Higher Quality Sessions.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Because the extent of the governor’s legal authority was questionable, the messages were mixed and confusing. We quickly pivoted to answering every question, whether callers were members or not.” “To But we also paid special attention to looking after each other. “To There was no end date for this edict.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

One —Acknowledge Your Environment + Lead with Your Mission Yes, the presidential election is important and will be commanding the attention of the media and masses alike. And yes, earlier this year, Sesame Street’s Elmo broke the Internet when he asked the simple question, “How is everybody doing?” impact messaging in an election year?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This pattern of recruiting talented leaders only to question their authority and capabilities can lead to feelings of tokenism, insecurity, and exhaustion. “If Suppose you don’t have the benefit of a cohort, group, or coach you can use as a sounding board. Boards have to do a better job of saying “Yes!”

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

It builds that trust and earns their attention, so when you do have something to ask them, they’ll pay attention. Or even the next six months if the year sounds overwhelming! Julia: There are two pieces to this question. The second piece of the question is, “How do you actually get people to take an action?”

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Your thank-you letter should be conversational and sound natural if read aloud. Element #6: Contact info for questions. Offering the phone number and/or email of someone the donor can contact with questions is good customer service and shows how open you are to receiving input from them. Write your letter like you talk.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Now, this might sound a little strange, but it’s true. So the age old question begs to be asked again. The story, according to the study, must be able to sustain the attention of the reader(which in many cases can be the most difficult part!), Your brain loves a good story. Does your nonprofit have a blog?

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M+R

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

All of the questions we asked about the audience to develop relevant creative apply here as well. The answers should be more clear since we are talking about one specific mind rather than an audience’s collective experience, and there is often the opportunity to ask these questions directly. You can reach her at gemmons@mrss.com.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

If you want to win at the game of building donor relationships, your communications with donors should invite a response — showing that you welcome their questions, comments, and feedback. That means you need to pay attention to what you are sharing with donors and when, and how often they hear from you. Which sounds better?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

Finally, one of my favorite takeaways from the book is where Tramuto explains how great leaders are great listeners , and where he clarifies the differences between hearing , listening and understanding : Hearing is the simple perceiving of sound. Listening is hearing something with thoughtful attention. It is passive.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

This might sound like a tall order, but it doesn’t have to be. Create a group for early careerists in which new members can ask questions and discuss topics with each other. Ask an association staff member to participate in the group to help answer questions, direct members to helpful resources, and listen to their comments.

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TechImpact

JUNE 16, 2014

The first step to identifying ways to increase your reach and performance on Facebook is identifying which analytic and statistics you should be paying attention to. Sounds intuitive, right? The truth is, it all starts with the “People Talking About” feature on Facebook. Page level data.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

What works best is to ask yourself specific questions that help you see your own writing through fresh eyes and spot opportunities for revision that will make your copy sing. Use formatting — bold, bullets, text color, highlighting, graphics — to draw attention to the most important pieces and make the message scannable. In real life?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

How can you connect with your donors despite all the other ads, social messages, texts, and emails that are vying for their attention? That tip sounds kind of goofy, doesn’t it? Ask donors questions about themselves, their passions, and their preferences, and savor the opportunity to get to know them better.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2022

Finally, one of my favorite takeaways from the book is where Tramuto explains how great leaders are great listeners , and where he clarifies the differences between hearing , listening and understanding : Hearing is the simple perceiving of sound. Listening is hearing something with thoughtful attention. It is passive.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 14, 2021

At one point, artificial intelligence (AI) sounded like something from a science fiction novel. While this level of investment might seem out of reach for associations, AI technologies have started to catch the attention of associations. If you know the answers to these questions, you can begin to address them proactively.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

Finally, one of my favorite takeaways from the book is where Tramuto explains how great leaders are great listeners , and where he clarifies the differences between hearing , listening and understanding : Hearing is the simple perceiving of sound. Listening is hearing something with thoughtful attention. It is passive.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 23, 2014

Seems like a good question to ask yourself once in a while. Better yet, it seems like a good question to ask your donors once in a while! Sometimes it’s as simple as paying attention to how she says good morning. The point is that maintaining strong and healthy relationships takes time, energy and regular attention.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Indeed, with the Internet now funneling so much information into our brains on a daily basis it’s easy to get lost in the cacophony of the web and the short attention spans it’s created. Does it grab people’s attention immediately? These are all questions that every non-profit staff should be able to answer.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The Zoo partnered with a Seattle production company to ensure the livestream and the video content was of the highest quality possible; it needed to look and sound authentic to truly bring the Jungle Party magic to virtual attendees. What is a reasonable amount of time for your audience to stay attentive while watching a livestream from home?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 28, 2016

Even small organizations require a great deal of attention to volunteers. Evaluation does sound incredibly dull, so have a little fun. Hopefully you already have a record of these types of questions. This question will tell you about your brand perception. Modify it to include specific questions about your organization.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Prioritize donor stewardship : Focus attentively on donor stewardship and engagement to build strong, long-lasting relationships with your supporters. It’s important to answer these questions for yourself and chart your course of action accordingly. Have you brought this to the attention of your CEO and board?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

If you can, you’ll want to ask them questions like: What’s been happening in your life since we worked on your story together? In fact, if that copy is what you hope grabs people’s attention, use it at the beginning to grab their attention from the get go. Have there been any changes? You don’t need to build up to it.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

If the answer’s no to any or all of these questions, you may want to start thinking about ways to boost your volunteer retention rates. By spending more time paying attention to their needs, you might find yourself inundated in volunteer requests for your next event. Sounds simple enough. Believe it or not, it’s easy!

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

This is really important if you know the donor because it shows them you’re paying attention and noticed their donation. Your thank-you letter should touch the reader’s heart, not sound like an academic paper. At the beginning, when you still have the donor’s attention, share your most meaningful story. Invite questions.

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

The key is to engage them as close to the moment of their gift as you possible because you already have their attention. Here are some question to think about to help you define your impact: What challenge or problem is your organization solving? Be Transparent About Impact. First, define your impact. How is it working to solve it?

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The term “business intelligence” can sound like you need to invest in powerful, specialist tools to even begin, and that’s a daunting prospect if you just want to experiment and see what benefits might be there. Part of that is a question of resourcing. But you also need to make sure that everyone is pulling in the same direction.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

” Any of that sound familiar? If someone has a legitimate question, they call the appropriate person before the Board meeting to ask. Questions about minor issues can be handled in those calls. Manage the meeting carefully so that the important items that need plenty of time and attention are covered.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs? Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 26, 2017

Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs? Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 2, 2014

Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs? Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs? Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs? Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices?

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